This Identification Guide for Lionel Electric Trains covers the "Post-war Era" only from 1945 until 1969. |
LIONEL TRAINS O GAUGE SWITCH No. 022 |
Remote Controlled O Gauge Switch No. 022 was produced from 1945 until 1966 during the Post War Period. This switch was also produced during the Pre-War Period from 1938 until 1942. There were changes in the control, and the long curved and straight rails among other alterations that occurred that distinguished the Post War version.
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The controllers have a BLACK flat three wire cable that attaches to the three connections on the switch control. The center wire is the ground and the outside wires control the aspect of the switch - either straight, or curve. |
The switch control section, shown above, of the switch connects to the bottom at two screw points that allow it to be reversed due to layout constraints. These control sections of this switch are a marvel of engineering that permitted the adaption of signals, usually No. 153, No. 148, or No. 450, to be wired in to show the direction of the switch. The constant voltage plug fits in the side of the housing and would allow these switches to powered by an accessory circuit on the transformer that has a constant voltage output. |
These switches all offer a non-derailment feature that involves insulated rails. Track electrical current travels through an approaching train’s wheel axles to trigger these switches by these insulated rails. The end section of the long curved rail turnout and the short section of the straight turnout are insulated from the track voltage until they come in contact with an approaching train’s wheels which causes the points of the switch to move to accommodate the train’s direction of approach. This was a much needed feature that was for years not available during the Pre-War Period. |
These switches were also sold individually from 1950 until 1961 under the numbers 022LH Left Hand Switch and 022RH Right Hand Switch. Pictured below is the box end for the individually sold right hand switch. |
The identifying plate No. 022-34 was changed to reflect the number "022A" as is shown above. |
The box ends were marked with the notation "No. 022A / SUPERSEDES NO. 022 / NON-DERAILING REMOTE CONTROL / O GAUGE SWITCHES." |
O Gauge Adapter Set No. 022-500 |
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